French Revolution By David May Ali Farran By dmay Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Dec 31, 1792 Time Apr 12, 1756 Start of the Seven Years' War, which compounded the debt situation May 16, 1770 Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Marriage Apr 12, 1778 France declares war against Great Britain in support of the American colonies Dec 29, 1786 The Assembly of Notables is convoked Jul 14, 1789 The storming and fall of the Bastille. Jul 15, 1789 Lafayette appointed Commander of National Guard. Aug 26, 1789 National Assembly decrees Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen Oct 5, 1789 The women of Paris invaded Versailles. Feb 13, 1790 Suppression of religious orders and vows.